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Psalm 102 “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion”https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2018/02/06/psalm-102-thou-shalt-arise-and-have-mercy-upon-zion/
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Zion is the symbolic city that represents where God’s elect will ultimately “come up on” to judge the mount of Esau (Oba 1:21). Esau represents the old man, our carnal nature that has to be changed through judgment and is the reason why it is written “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion” (verse 13 of Psalm 102 and the title of this study).

Oba 1:21 And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD’S.

This study of Psalm 102 examines the verses that explain why it is a merciful act of a loving Father to arise and have mercy upon Zion through judgement. God’s mercy is demonstrated to us as He leads us unto repentance, through the judgment that comes upon mount Esau (Rom 2:4). This judgement is what leads to the “riches of his goodness” that are found in spiritual Zion (Isa 33:5-6).

Rom 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Isa 33:5 The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.
Isa 33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.

The “set time” (of verse 13) or ‘appointed time’ is the time when the Lord starts to work with His children and to cleanse their heavens from all that is defiled in the first man Adam also typified as Esau, and that work is a work of judgement in our earth so we can learn righteousness (Isa 26:9).

Isa 26:9 With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

Without that judgement upon us in this life (1Pet 4:17), without the chastening and scourging that every son goes through who is being received of God (Heb 12:6-8), there will be no liberty found and only a fleshly carnal “trust in the mountain of Samaria” which causes us to be “at ease in Zion” and taking our high calling in Christ for granted (2Ti 1:6-9).

1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

2Ti 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2Ti 1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
2Ti 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

That trust in our flesh or reasoning in our flesh or high-mindedness (1Pe 4:2, 2Ti 3:4-5) is what we all naturally hold onto until we learn obedience through the things which we suffer (Heb 5:6-8), and that is very much what this Psalm 102 is instructing us to see from start to finish, that if we are the Lord’s in this age “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion” through judgement that brings us to stop trusting in our flesh, mount Esau, or Samaria in type (Amos 6:1), and only in the living God whose purpose is to deliver us unto salvation (Psa 102:13 , 1Pet 4:1-2)

1Pe 4:2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

2Ti 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Heb 12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
Heb 12:7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
Heb 12:8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

Amo 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!

Psa 102:13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.

1Pe 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
1Pe 4:2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

(Our 4-part study with Psalm 102 — including video, audio and notes — is available here)

David begins this psalm by saying that he will sing of “mercy and judgement” specifically unto thee, O LORD, and then in the final verse of the study he is inspired to write, “I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD”. These two verses (Psa 101:1 and Psa 101:8) work well together if we are given to see that it is God’s goodness that leads us unto repentance, a repentance that we give thanks for as He early destroy(s) all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers… (Rom 2:4). The fruit of that merciful act of judgement is described in various ways in the other six verses of the psalm and the conclusion of the psalm in verse eight is really the beginning of the process that is required before we can give thanks and praise for the wonderful works unto the children of men (Psa 107:28-31)

Psa 101:1 A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

Psa 101:8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.

Rom 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Psa 107:28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Psa 107:29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Psa 107:30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Psa 107:31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

His mercy and judgement are working “A far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory”, the reason this title was chosen for this study (2Co 4:17).

2Co 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

(Our study with Psalm 101 — including video, audio and notes — is available here)

The first four verses of this Psalm point to verse five which gives us the reason why we are to “make a joyful noise unto the LORD” and “serve the LORD with gladness”, coming “before his presence with singing”. That reason is because of God’s goodness and mercy that endures unto all generations, and why ultimately “all ye lands” shall praise His name because He will save all men in due time (1Co 15:22 , 1Jn 2:2 , 1Ti 4:10).

1Co 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

1Jn 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

1Ti 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

The third and forth verse also tie into the fifth verse as they point to the sovereignty of God who admonishes His children to remember His greatness, that “the LORD he is God”, and that we are his workmanship that he has made, that we are his people (Eph 2:10); and most comfortingly to know that we are “the sheep of his pasture” who have been told that it is his good pleasure to give us the kingdom (Luk 12:32).

Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Luk 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Lastly, verse five reminds us that “the LORD is good” and that that goodness will be expressed to all generations in time starting with his children (1Pet 4:17), who are blessed, to read hear and keep the sayings of the prophecy, today (Rev 1:3).

1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

Rev 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

The words of that prophecy will not only enable us to endure until the end because of the “exceeding great and precious promises” that were given to us to hope in (2Pe 1:4 , Rom 8:24), but also will ultimately enable us to save the rest of the world with those very same words of hope that will save us (1Ti 4:16). Ultimately God will liberate all mankind in the spirit by bringing us to no longer trust in the strength of our own hands which can only at best produce a liberty in the flesh that is fleeting and temporal (Psa 144:4 , Jas 4:14).

Rom 8:24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

2Pe 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

1Ti 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

Psa 144:4 Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.

Jas 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

(Our study with Psalm 100 — including video, audio and notes — is available here)

This two part study looks closely at how “holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience” is accomplished in the lives of God’s people (1Ti 1:19 , 1Ti 3:9).

1Ti 1:19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck

1Ti 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

It is not enough to have faith, faith must be tried in the fire (1Pet 1:7) of a lifetime of coming out of the earth, earth, earth (Jer 22:29) through the judgment that is upon God’s people today (1Pe 4:17). It is that judgement that enables us to hear the word of the Lord and come out of Babylon as we learn to examine ourselves whether we are in the faith or not (the world)(Rev 18:4 , 2Co 13:5).

1Pe 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Jer 22:29 Earth, earth, earth, hear a word of Yahweh,

1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

Rev 18:4 And I hear another voice out of heaven, saying, “Come out of her, My people, lest you should be joint participants in her sins, and lest you should be getting of her calamities,

2Co 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

The evil experiences that God gives us to endure in this life humble us (Ecc 1:13) but also prepare us to become kings and priests of our Lord as He softens our hearts and uses those experiences to grow us up in this age (Eze 36:26).

Ecc 1:13 I applied my heart to inquiring and exploring by wisdom concerning all that is done under the heavens:it is an experience of evil Elohim has given to the sons of humanity to humble them by it.(CLV)

Eze 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

We look at the hope of our calling in this study as we focus on the faithfulness of our Holy Father who is dragging us to our Lord the author and finisher of our faith (Joh 6:44 , Heb 12:2). He alone can prepare our hearts to endure through the fiery trials that try our faith, the drinking of the cup that Christ assured his disciples they would be able to drink (Mat 20:23).

Joh 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Mat 20:23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

God forms true humility within His children as He brings them to see that He alone can create the circumstances that humble us, as He works the good and the evil all according to the counsel of His own will and then gives us the strength through Christ to fulfill His will (Isa 45:7 , Eph 1:11 , Php 4:13).

Isa 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.

Eph 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

He creates the much tribulation (Act 14:22) in our life so that we can continue to be “holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience“. We are being prepared through a process of judgement to be able to judge angels and save the world through Christ, a salvation process that was typified in the life of Joseph (1Co 6:3 , Gen 50:20)

Act 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

1Co 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?

Gen 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

]]>https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2017/12/14/psalm-99-holding-the-mystery-of-the-faith-in-a-pure-conscience/feed/0anthoculPsalm 98 “The LORD hath made known his salvation” (his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen)https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2017/12/02/psalm-98-the-lord-hath-made-known-his-salvation-his-righteousness-hath-he-openly-shewed-in-the-sight-of-the-heathen/
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In this two part study entitled “Psalm 98 “The LORD hath made known his salvation” (his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen)” we look at who it is that God is truly giving eyes to see and ears to hear in this age (Mat 13:16).

Mat 13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

Salvation is a gift that God will give to all men in time and in the order that He has determined (1Co 15:22 , 1Jn 2:2 , 1Co 14:40 , Jas 5:7). God has shown His people who are being judged today (1Pet 4:17) that it is through that judgement that His salvation is being made known in our hearts.

1Co 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

1Jn 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

1Co 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

Jas 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

Verse two of the study tells us “The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen” and verse nine concludes with how it is that God will show salvation to those heathen nations within us that need to be brought into subjection unto the kingdom of God within us (Luk 17:21) through Christ “Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity”.

We rejoice today for the wonderful works that God is doing as He bring us together to consider the work of His hands, and His righteousness being formed within us through judgement (Psa 107:31). God’s purpose all along, has been to save a few in this age (a remnant) and then bring the rest of humanity in the latter harvest, into a relationship with Him showing his salvation unto the rest of the world through the church (Oba 1:21 , Eph 3:10).

Psa 107:31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Oba 1:21 And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD’S.

Eph 3:10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

This study also looks at the praise that is formed in the body through the unity that is forged through the trials and much tribulation that God uses to burn out the schisms in our heavens (1Co 12:25), as we are reminded of the blessed hope within us (Col 1:27), and the promises of God that tell us nothing can separate us from His love (Rom 8:35), a love that declares that we are his sons and daughters who have been sealed with our names written in heaven (Luk 10:20 , 2Co 1:22 ).

1Co 12:25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.

Col 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

Rom 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Luk 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

2Co 1:22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

God has blessed us to know Him and Jesus Christ and his body, which is a body that is growing in praise and thanksgiving for the incredible privilege to be able to receive the words of eternal life He freely gives us, words that He has blessed us to continue in and be healed by as we endure unto the end together, thanking God for all that He has assured us will unfold (Php 1:6).

Php 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

]]>https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2017/12/02/psalm-98-the-lord-hath-made-known-his-salvation-his-righteousness-hath-he-openly-shewed-in-the-sight-of-the-heathen/feed/0anthoculOne Day (this is our Hope)https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2017/11/19/one-day-this-is-our-hope/
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Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

God is preparing his children to be able to wipe away all the tears of this world and He has given us the mind of Christ that can be a comfort to one another, as we help each other bear the burdens the Lord allows for our spiritual growth (2Ti 2:12 , 2Co 1:4 , 1Co 2:16).

2Ti 2:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

2Co 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

1Co 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Before all things can be made new (Rev 21:5) we must see the old destroyed, and our hearts must be set on the things that are above (Col 3:2) looking to Christ who is the author and finisher of our faith (Heb 12:2). The holy spirit symbolized by the dove is what gives us the power to set our minds on things above as we learn to rejoice through the trials of this life together, bearing each others burdens and wiping away each others tears.

Rev 21:5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Col 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Mat 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

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]]>https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2017/11/19/one-day-this-is-our-hope/feed/0anthoculPsalm 97 “Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness”https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2017/11/18/psalm-97-rejoice-in-the-lord-ye-righteous-and-give-thanks-at-the-remembrance-of-his-holiness/
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This Psalm really reinforces the verses of Psalm 96, which talked about showing forth His salvation from day to day with praise and thanks (Psa 97:12).

Psa 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

A parallel is drawn in this study with Psalm 19 to remind us of the strength that is ours with Christ working with His workmanship (Eph 2:10) in the firmament of our heavens as the bridegroom who is preparing us through this ‘day of the Lord’ to be the bride of Christ (Psa 19:1 , Rev 19:7).

Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Psa 19:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Rev 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

God does not need our praise, but we need to praise God, and because He knows the blessing that can be ours through that praise, we are admonished to do just that.

This two-part study entitled “Show forth his salvation from day to day” reveals to us the joy that can be ours in the Lord, as we die daily and live unto Him, through faith (1Co 15:31 , Gal 2:20). The joyful consequence of that loving relationship brings us to praise him for the wonderful works that He accomplishes within his creation as he deals “with the sons of men” (Psa 107:31)

1Co 15:31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Psa 107:31 Let them give thanks to Yahweh for his lovingkindness, and for his wonderful dealings with the sons of men!

There are so many verses used in this Psalm to describe the praise that we are admonished to bring unto God, as we come to know His power working in our lives which gives us the ability to overcome all things through Christ.

Here’s a short list of some of those thoughts that help us learn to appreciate the grandeur of our all powerful and all knowing Father who is “for us” (Rom 8:31).

O sing unto the LORD

Sing unto the LORD, bless his name

Declare his glory among the heathen

give unto the LORD glory and strength

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness

Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

With that knowledge of how great God is as our helper and the author and finisher of our faith through Christ, we grow in our ability to see that “the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods” (verse 4).

We declare God’s glory among the heathen, both within and without and among all people, when we die daily; and that process of dying daily is the gift that God gives his people so that we can be more than conquerors through Christ (Rom 8:37).

Rom 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

This particular Psalm truly focuses on the praise that God is worthy of, for the wonderful works that He is accomplishing for the sons of men, as he humbles us and brings us into this profound relationship of fearing God and working righteousness, which is what we are called unto (Psa 107:31 , Ecc 12:13).

Psa 107:31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Ecc 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

]]>https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2017/11/18/psalm-96-show-forth-his-salvation-from-day-to-day/feed/0anthoculPsalm 95 “But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today”https://anthocul.wordpress.com/2017/10/29/psalm-95-but-exhort-one-another-daily-while-it-is-called-today/
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The last Psalm we looked at discussed how God takes vengeance on the first man Adam in the body of Christ which is His workmanship that is being judged today, and changed and formed into something new through fiery trials (Eph 2:10 , 1Pet 4:17 , 1Pet 4:12).

Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

1Pe 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

This Psalm points to the continual need for the body of Christ to “exhort one another daily, while it is called Today”, as we go through this process of being judged and put through much tribulation so we can enter into the kingdom of God (Act 14:22).

Act 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

We can bear one and others burdens (Gal 2:6) and help each other overcome together as God’s love is shed abroad in our hearts (Rom 5:5) filling us with a hope that is realized by His power, love, and sound mind (2Ti 1:7) which we will need to endure together as many members that form one body (1Co 12:12). We are going forward from glory to glory, with the hope of glory within us which is Christ (2Co 3:18 , Col 1:27).

Gal 6:2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Rom 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

1Co 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

2Co 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Col 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

It is Christ in us, who is helping us remain pure as we come out of this world and fulfill His will (Rev 18:4 , Jas 1:27) through a process of laying down our lives for one another (Joh 15:13). Christ’s body is nourished through the sacrifice that we make for each other as we go without the camp and follow Christ’s example of service and denying of ourselves (Mat 16:24 , Heb 13:13).

Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

Jas 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Mat 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Heb 13:13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

In this 3-part study with Psalm 94, entitled “If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink”, we look at the way that god deals with our adversaries both within and without from the perspective of knowing that He is sovereign over all things, and working all things according to the counsel of His own will, the light and the darkness, the good and the evil (Eph 1:11 , Isa 45:7).

Eph 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Isa 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.

God is the one who causes us to err as scripture plainly declares (Isa 63:17), and vengeance belongs unto him on our marred vessel that He has made that way in His hand so that it can be renewed and redeemed as we’re formed into a precious vessel of honor that glorifies God through that process of change as we go from glory to glory (Jer 18:4 , 2Co 3:18). It is impossible to become this new creation without God’s spirit in us (Rom 8:9) and we must learn to give place unto wrath (Rom 12:19-20) and not despise or grow weary of His chastening which is the means that God uses to receive us and form the new life of Christ within us (Heb 12:6).

Jer 18:4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

2Co 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Rom 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Rom 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Rom 12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Rom 9:18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
Rom 9:19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
Rom 9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?

Heb 12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

This Psalm has helped me see more clearly how the verses that read “give place unto wrath” in (Rom 12:19) are connected to the thought that we are not to despise the chastening of the Lord (Pro 3:11), which is His vengeance on our old man of sin, the vessel of dishonor that He alone can form into a new vessel of honor to be used to His glory. When God heaps coals on us inwardly it is akin to having our hearts cleansed and our minds purged of wickedness which is how His workmanship is brought unto completion (Rom 12:21 , Isa 6:7 , Eph 2:10)

Rom 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Pro 3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Rom 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Isa 6:7 And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.

Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.